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Alcohol free beer: discover the best choices
Are you looking for the best alcohol-free beer? Discover the tastiest choices and 0.0 beer most similar to normal beer. Find your ideal choice at Consum.
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BEERS TO TAKE ON A PICNIC
With the start of the good weather, there are many more opportunities to get out into the countryside and enjoy the marvels of nature. The days are longer, the temperatures warmer and the plant life is blooming everywhere, just inviting us to pack a picnic hamper and enjoy a day out.Our lunchtime menus usually follow tradition and common sense: if we are going somewhere where we can light a fire for a barbecue, sardines, chops, sausages and belly pork are the usual ingredients to delight our palates. On the other hand, if we are not going to be able to cook our food outdoors, we will usually take a delicious potato omelette, breaded fillets, roast peppers and different salads to accompany those delicacies.So now let’s turn to the drinks. Apart from soft drinks, sangria and lightly carbonated wine, we could say that beer is the star drink at these outdoor meals. Its moderate alcohol content, pairing versatility and refreshing nature make it the go-to drink for picnics.The question remains then: Is there a best beer for these occasions? As always, the answer to that question depends on our own personal tastes. Nevertheless, there are some recommendations that could be useful when choosing beer for our picnics. Let’s take a quick look at them:Cans rather than bottles > before moving on to discuss the type of beer, we should first look at the container, where tin cans, in our opinion, are the best choice. There are several practical reasons for this: they take up less space and are lighter than glass bottles, they are easier to carry and keep cold. We do recommend serving the beer in a cup though, even if it is a plastic one, rather than drinking straight from the can. That will avoid the metallic taste that we get from the can itself when it comes into contact with our lips, rather than from the beer itself, which thanks to the coating inside cans does not actually come into contact with the metal.Lower alcohol content > because of our physical activity outdoors, the temperature and the moment itself, we are likely to drink more fluids on a picnic than on other occasions. Therefore, choosing lower alcohol content beer, and even alcohol-free beer could be a good idea. If you are going to drive afterwards, you should avoid drinking alcohol, both for your own safety and that of others.Fresher rather than stronger > golden lager, wheat beer or the popular Radler with lemon juice beers are particularly refreshing and are the ideal drink for picnics, rather than more malty, full-bodied beers. IPA style beer with moderate alcohol content with its herbal, fruity nuances of hops also makes an excellent choice.
TOO FEW PLANS FOR SO MUCH BEER
At Consum we know that nothing goes together better than a good plan and a good beer. And if you like beer, you never turn down an invitation when there’s beer going around. Our choice of brands and types of beer opens up a range of plans to go with each beer, in fact sometimes so many that we could be overwhelmed by the choice. Therefore, through this blog we wanted to make some recommendations for you to find the right one for each occasion.Classical plans with standard lager.A Friday at your single friend’s house, a Sunday snack before lunch or an evening of board games at home with the family. The beer that makes the perfect companion for those plans is almost certainly the classical lager you already have in the fridge. There’s nothing more something to play it safe.Some of our brands: Amstel, Heineken, Mahou, Estrella Damm, San Miguel…If you’re more into chilling, then 0.0 is for you.Because, who says that the couch, a movie and blanket don’t go well with a beer? 0.0 is a good choice to enjoy a beer without missing out on the plot, and without that sleepiness that stays with you all day. What's more, you can enjoy it on weekdays without that guilty feeling, an added bonus!Some of our 0.0 beers: Águila 0,0, Turia 0,0, Ambar Triple 0, Estrella Galicia 0,0…So is it going to be a barbecue day? A roasted malt then!If there is one event that can win everyone over, it has to be those that last all day. Starting early in the morning, lighting a fire for a barbecue or paella, stretching the hours to last well into the night... There is nothing better. And to rise to the occasion, there no better companion than a good roasted malt beer.Our choice: Amstel Oro, Adlerbrau, Turia…For those fancy days, a craft beer.There are days when you wake up and feel like going to see an exhibition, a cheese or other deli tasting session, or getting together with friends for some craftwork sessions. But you also feel like a beer that meets the occasion. For those days, we recommend a craft beer.Choose from a wide variety: La Socarrada, Tyris, Mala Vida, 18/70…And for those crazy days, an IPA.Because there are also moments when we just let ourselves go, do something new and that “what if...” that we’ve always wanted to do. Parachuting, a last minute trip, or who knows, writing to your crush on the spur of the moment. All of them deserve to be rounded off with a good toast. And for that, an IPA is perfect.Among ours, you’ll find: Cerdos Voladores, Hoppy Flower and Mahou IPA.If you’ve already made plans and are looking for the ideal beer, or if you still haven’t decided what to do but you want to have a good time, discover our beers:Amstel,Heineken, Mahou, Estrella Damm, San Miguel…
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PILSEN AND LAGER?
Brewing terminology is gradually carving itself a niche in our society, and almost everyone is now familiar with terms such as IPA, IBU, Ale, Stout, Malt, Hops, Pilsen and Lager.
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How to make mojito with beer: Step by step
We show you how to make beer mojito step by step in our article. Discover which ingredients you need and how to prepare it. Don’t miss out!
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Celebrate with beer and football: passion and fun in each match
Celebrate each match with our assortment of beer and create the perfect atmosphere to experience the passion of football with your friends and family.
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TOP 5 Valencian craft beers
Discover the best 5 Valencian craft beers. Immerse yourself in the unique flavours of the Region of Valencia with our recommendations for local beers.
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Honey beer: a unique, natural flavour
Discover honey beer: a perfect blend of sweetness and maltiness. Enjoy the smooth taste and natural aroma. Ideal for special occasions.
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The best recipes with stout
With this article, discover the best recipes you can prepare with stout: Chicken, veal, bread or rice. Don’t miss out!
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WHAT IS THE EBC OF BEER?
In this article we explain what the EBC nomenclature is and what it is used for in beer. Learn interesting facts about beer here at Consum.
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How is beer fermented?
In this article we explain how beer can be fermented, in addition to giving you the characteristics of the beer according to its fermentation.
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Flavor beers: tradition and avant-garde
In this article we talk to you about the different flavored beers that exist and the characteristics of each one. Don't miss this delicious post.
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Diacetyl in beer: what it is and how it appears
Discover in this interesting article how to avoid diacetyl in beer and why you should take this into account. At Consum we tell you.
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Does beer raise cholesterol?
In this article, we answer the question of whether beer really raises cholesterol or not. Don’t miss this useful information.
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Hazy IPA: Characteristics of this beer
We tell you what Hazy IPA beer is and the main characteristics of this type of beverage, as well as how it differs from Neipa.
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CRAFT BEER VS INDUSTRIAL BEER: HOW THEY DIFFER
Julio Cerezo - Beer SommelierDirector of Sabeer Beer AcademyThe Spanish beer scene has undergone a significant transformation in recent years with the rise of craft beers. Gradually, these beers have carved out their place, initially in specialized venues and later in mainstream outlets, both in the hospitality industry and retail. The media has also taken notice, making these beers a familiar part of everyday life for any enthusiast.However, beyond their dedicated fan base, the general public's understanding of craft beers and how they differ from industrial ones is often quite limited. We’ll therefore aim to identify these differences from various perspectives to build the most comprehensive picture possible.From a legal perspective, in Spain, craft beer is defined as one where ‘personal involvement is the predominant factor, under the direction of an experienced master brewer or artisan, with human factors taking precedence over mechanical ones in its production.’ This means that there are no limitations on the size of the brewery or the volume of production, unlike in other countries where specific criteria are set to define a beer as a craft.The craft brewing sector itself has come up with initiatives to define its territory more precisely. Thus, the Spanish Association of Independent Craft Brewers (AECAI) requires its members to not be affiliated with large brewing groups. This led to the brand Cibeles having to leave the organisation a few years ago after selling a stake to Heineken, even though its beers continued to be produced as they had been until then.This brings us to the heart of the matter: the product. There’s nothing inherently mandatory that separates a craft beer from an industrial one, but typically there are some differences between the two:Craft beers tend to reproduce lesser-known styles than industrial or mass-market beers, although exceptions are becoming more and more common. For example, IPAs were once a hallmark of small brewers, but today nearly all major companies produce one. On the flip side, until recently, golden lagers were considered taboo in the craft world, but today it’s possible to find several.Craft beers do not usually use fermentable adjuncts in their recipes, such as rice and corn. These two grains often feature in the production of the world’s best-selling beers alongside barley malt, making them lighter and easier to drink. On the other hand, craft brewers tend to avoid their use, leaving malts to take centre stage.As a result of the two points mentioned above, we could say that craft beers generally offer bolder sensory profiles, while industrial beers tend to be more restrained in terms of flavour and aroma.Finally, the price of craft beers tends to be higher than that of mass-produced beers. The use of some specific high-cost ingredients and the obvious economy of scale of their competitors means that we have to pay a little more for them.In the end, it is our palate that has the last word, as always. Nonetheless, nothing prevents us from alternating the consumption of one or the other depending on our personal preferences and occasion. As always in moderation.Cheers!
